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Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Can (and should) we cure blindness?
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Support group for mums from different ethnicities
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
What in the World
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Resident doctors vote to strike in England
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
'Parents should be told about their child's mental health'
Jessica Glasser's parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.
Inside Health
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
Until now, there had only been a vaccine for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic
Jessie J reveals cancer operation success
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
'Menopause made me forget my name'
Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause.
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug.
No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital
A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
